BES 144 PEDAGOGY OF ENGLISH
December 2019 Question
Paper
Time : 3
Hours
Note :
(i) All questions are Compulsory. (ii) All questions carry equal zveightage.
1. Answer
the following questictns in about 600 words.
Discuss the
implications of social constructivist approach in the teaching of English as a
second language.
OR
What is the
importance of lesson planning? Discuss the curriculum principles that form the
basis of lesson planning.
2. Answer
the following questions in about 600 words.
What is a
learning style? Discuss different learning styles with examples. Which learning
style in your opinion is the most effective in second language acquisition and
why?
OR
Highlight
the difference between linguistic competence and 'Communicative competence'.
Suggest strategies to facilitate communicative competence.
3. Answer
any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
a) List the
three stages of a 'listening lesson' and highlight the significance of each
stage.
b) List the
criteria for testing speaking skills.
c) What are
the advantages of teaching literature as a part of language teaching?
d) Discuss
any two strategies a teacher can use to motivate learners to write.
e) Describe
the structures of an email with an example.
f) How can a
teacher ascertain that a particular text is suitable for his/her learners?
4. Answer
the following question in about 600 words.
How would
you involve students in assessment of writing? Discuss by giving some suitable
examples.
